Maine firewood study. Final report, 1 November 1978-15 January 1980

The barriers and incentives to fuelwood use were examined with particular emphasis on woodburners, woodlot owners and firewood dealers. A draft guide for woodlot owners managing for firewood production was prepared, along with a handbook for fuelwood dealers. Cost-benefit studies were completed for...

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Main Author: Swain, E.W.
Language:unknown
Published: 2015
Subjects:
09 BIOMASS FUELS
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
WOOD FUELS
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
ATTITUDES
COMBUSTION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
FORESTRY
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LEGISLATION
MAINE
MANUALS
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ENERGY SOURCES
FUELS
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
OXIDATION
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
USA
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/6735118
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6735118
https://doi.org/10.2172/6735118
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Summary:The barriers and incentives to fuelwood use were examined with particular emphasis on woodburners, woodlot owners and firewood dealers. A draft guide for woodlot owners managing for firewood production was prepared, along with a handbook for fuelwood dealers. Cost-benefit studies were completed for three fuelwood businesses in addition to an analysis of firewood marketing systems. The analysis revealed marginal though distinct opportunity for profit during the first year of a firewood venture. Landowner attitudes were also studied and programmatic suggestions offered to improve the effectiveness of existing services. Finally, legislative barriers to increased wood energy use were targetted and remedies proposed.

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